Date: Sun, 1 May 2016 19:57:25 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bel <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bel <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
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Yeah I made assumption it was to replace the stock set up. As you have propex and no propane fridge , just wanting to run gas to stove, and that you have done you're research already, then my comments are not valid.
Good luck, meant sincerely
Alistair
> On May 1, 2016, at 6:54 PM, Neil <neilrayc@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I just checked HD and a far superior HW store. Seems the 'painted' (Yellow/Grn/Red(?)), flexible 'gas' tubing is predominate. Plan to visit Ferrelgas. It is essentially stainless steel and a little larger (3/8 OD?) than the soft copper but I figure the cost to fab (flare) a 3' piece at FG or other will be more $$ and not necessarily better than OEM.
>
> I pitched my Dometic and am about to install a Vitrifrigo so now is the time. When I R&R'd me 4 way with a 3 way (Propex on board) I ended up rerouting the stove line and despite trying couldn't get the bend just right. In the process I ended up with less than strong confidence the wall wasn't weakened in that one place. Since I have to R&R (?) the stove line to R&R the cabinet to R&R my cockpit carpet I am not comfortable with stressing that one bend again and afterward using it for years. Hence the query. That same superior hardware store will supply my rubber to fab a new hull opening for the larger line/fitting. http://www.parkrosehardware.com
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> Next ?: is a 3' run long enough. My measurements indicate barely and if not it'll be cheaper to add a fitting or use a 4' piece. I do NOT like extra fittings so 4' would require me to route the line in a circuitous manner to take up the extra or make a loop on the horizontal plane behind the stove.
>
> Now, while I appreciate y'all's help I chuckle every time I post a ? since y'all tend to make assumptions about queries. Now you know . . . the REST OF THE STORY. Mr. Paul Harvey
>
>
> Neil
> Clan Crawford
>
> “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there.
>
> -- Rumi
>
>> On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> I think, but not 100% sure , that here in BC flexible lines inside RV is not allowed. I think it has to be copper. But that aside, you might have a problem making the curves in the flex line to match up with the fridge inlet. And you might have issues feeding the two flex lines through the floor and around to the T by the reg.
>>
>> The stock soft copper lines seem to work fine. Sometimes the connection to the fridge is fussy but I've never been unable to make the connection. The copper is smaller in diameter than rubber flex, makes tighter turns, and that is a big advantage.
>>
>> Alistair
>>
>> > On May 1, 2016, at 4:11 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> >
>> > Can anyone post a source of flexible LPG lines for the OEM stove and/or
>> > knowledge/experience of such.
>> >
>> > I'm planning to remove my cabinet IOT remove the cockpit carpet and while
>> > it's out (wondered about) replacing my soft copper with a more modern,
>> > flexible tubing/hose.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Neil2
>> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
>> > '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah)
>> > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby)
>> > '90 Westfalia Subagon
>> > Fulltiming since August 2008
>> > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>
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